Everything has been ticked off.Houston, we have lift off.Inch of Snow Brings London to a StandstillRiga For A DayWe made it to RussiaRussiaAndy V, we thought you might like this!University: Learning Amidst HistoryWedding AnniversarySunday stroll in the sunZa Zdorovie! (Cheers!)Today's explorationsCathedral CentralThe week continued...by JodiBIG Weekend!Russian experiencesLast week in St Pete's(Mis)AdventuresMoscow - Some fun answers to prayerOrphanage visitKremlin+15C!Warning: Rambling AheadSpecial Birthday CelebrationsEaster partyAn afternoon in town.VNDKhOur last visit at the babies home10 girls and snow come to stayAuschwitzWieliczka, PolandZakopane, PolandLwowek Slaski, PolandPrague in SpringFour countries in one day.4 countries cont.Ancient Sea-side CityThe View From the Ferry Split - DubrovnikNothing to do by the seasideRainRome was seen in a dayThe 300km homestretch!Leon, SpainDay OneBloody Hard Work!Up the MountainSnow!Cacabelos Albergue is the best one we have seen yetBrazilian AlberguePerserverence has its rewardsFantastic Lonely ForestsLoooong DayWalking With WalterWet DayPerserverence pays againThe Final Stage
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Other sad stories. The young boy next to Tim in the hood has been adopted 3 TIMES, and then been sent back, when his adoptive parents found him not as he expected. The last time, he was so traumatised that he didn't eat for a week. Vivi said that about 1000 kids get adopted by Russians every year. 800 will be returned to the orphanage. One girl we met had developed schizophrenia after being sent back at 13. Another was warned that if he didn't get better marks at school, he would be returned. He's back at this orphanage now and still works hard at his homework, hoping his 'parents' will take him back.
A common form of punishment here is being sent to a mental hospital. They can be there for up to 6 months. Their heads are shaved, they are given drugs to keep them calm. It is a terrifying experience for them. When they return, they are addicted to the seditives and struggle to sleep or settle back in.
Our ideas are starting to become more concrete about possible future plans here. If these stories have made you angry too, please think of how you can change these kids' lives.
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